Diamonds defend Wallam after online abuse The Diamonds say they won't stand for online abuse, with Indigenous star Donnell Wallam targeted through social media following their recent sponsorship split. AAP · Oct 28, 2022
Unplanned move proves masterstroke for Diamonds coach "For someone to come on, on debut and grab the moment like that, she certainly set the stadium alight." Newcastle Herald · Oct 27, 2022
Why the Diamonds' shining moment shows need for a new entertainment centre "It really builds the case for a new indoor stadium." Newcastle Herald · Oct 27, 2022
Diamonds debutante Donnell Wallam stood up and showed ‘stick to sport’ crowd got it wrong Australia’s third Indigenous representative showed it is possible to stand up for what you believe in and still excel in the sporting arena The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2022
How Donnell Wallam seized the moment in spectacular debut for Diamonds Sport is all about moments. Donnell Wallam now owns a special one. Newcastle Herald · Oct 26, 2022
Morning Mail: push for gas export limits, teen vaping addicts call Quit, UN doubts climate pledges Thursday: Former competition watchdog boss Rod Sims says gas industry ‘just needs the threat’ of export caps to lower prices. Plus: 46 uses for leftover cheese The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2022
Donnell Wallam seals dream debut with winning goal against England Roses, 55-54 After an intense couple of weeks in the spotlight, Noongar woman Donnell Wallam has let her netball do the talking, as she slotted the winning goal in her international debut and became the third Indigenous Diamonds player. ABC News · Oct 26, 2022
Wallam delivers winning Diamonds goal Donnell Wallam has had an unforgettable debut, scoring the winning goal for the Diamonds after weeks of pressure through Netball Australia's sponsorship saga. AAP · Oct 26, 2022
Debutante scores match winner as Australian Diamonds pip England to end controversial week on high DONNELL Wallam made the most memorable of Test debuts, highlighted by a clutch last-second play in Australia's thrilling 55-54 victory over England in Newcastle on Wednesday night. Newcastle Herald · Oct 26, 2022
Diamonds edge England in netball opener Diamonds debutante Donnell Wallam has nailed a last-gasp goal to help Australia to a 55-54 win over England in their opening netball Test. AAP · Oct 25, 2022
Hadley takes over as Diamonds captain Paige Hadley will lead the Diamonds against England as the team look to put on a show for prospective sponsors after billionaire Gina Rinehart pulled her cash. AAP · Oct 25, 2022
Australian Diamonds expect fans to back Donnell Wallam in likely debut in Newcastle Diamonds shooter Sophie Garbin expects the Newcastle crowd to get behind Donnell Wallam if she makes her international debut against England on Wednesday night. Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2022
Should athletes just shut up and play ball? No – society is changing and sport sponsorship must too First Nations people please be advised this article contains mentions of racist comments against First Nations people. The Conversation · Oct 25, 2022
The seven questions that preceded Hancock Prospecting’s decision to cut netball ties As the stand-off between Hancock Prospecting and netball players rolled on, Tracey Holmes put several questions to the mining giants ABC News · Oct 25, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2022 Major sponsors stick with Netball Australia despite Hancock Prospecting pulling out of $15m deal Companies, including Suncorp, HCF and Origin Energy, say they will continue to financially support the code
ABC News · Oct 24, 2022 What's going on with Netball Australia and Gina Rinehart's mining company Hancock Prospecting? Here's what you need to know Netball Australia has been making headlines for its sponsorship saga with Gina Rinehart's mining company, Hancock Prospecting. How did we get here?
ABC News · Oct 24, 2022 West Coast Fever boss concerned future sponsors may be put off by Hancock Prospecting fallout Chief executive Simone Hansen is concerned the fallout from Gina Rinehart's decision to withdraw funding from Australian netball may dissuade future sponsors, and says women's sport will suffer as a result.
AAP · Oct 23, 2022 Diamonds skipper reflects on sponsor saga Diamonds captain Liz Watson has no regrets about backing her Indigenous teammate Donnell Wallam despite the loss of a key Netball Australia sponsorship.
ABC News · Oct 23, 2022 Exhausted Diamonds win Constellation Cup trophy back with epic championship quarter in final series game With all the sponsorship drama going on around the team, missing their star shooter and trailing 2-0 to start the series, Australia's remarkable Constellation Cup win came down to one epic quarter.
AAP · Oct 23, 2022 Wallam in safe place, 'itching' to debut Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has paved the way for goaler Donnell Wallam's Test debut after a tumultuous week for the governing body.
AAP · Oct 23, 2022 Diamonds surge for emotional series win Australia overcame an early six-goal deficit, exploding in the third quarter to beat New Zealand 57-53 and claim the Constellation Cup after a turbulent week.
AAP · Oct 23, 2022 No regrets but lessons for Aussie netball Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has backed her players' stance after the shock withdrawal of a major sponsor but admitted harsh lessons have been learned.
ABC News · Oct 22, 2022 Netball Australia faces funding crisis after Hancock Prospecting withdrawal as other sports warn of damage from saga The decision of Hancock Prospecting to withdraw sponsorship presents a financial crisis for Netball Australia, as the sport's authorities take criticism for their handling of the issue and failure to listen to players' concerns, writes Tracey Holmes.
ABC News · Oct 20, 2022 Sponsors should be put through rigour, just like athletes, to 'earn their place' on a jersey, says former Diamonds player What started as a request by Australian netballer Donnell Wallam to remove the name "Hancock" from her dress has erupted into a national conversation about sportswashing that some athletes and fans say is overdue.
AAP · Oct 19, 2022 Diamonds shine amidst sponsor drama The Diamonds have delivered a dominant showing amidst the sponsorship drama involving Netball Australia, crushing Constellation Cup foes New Zealand 62-47.